by Uncanny Productions
Speculative fiction writer, long-term resident of Japan and Bram Stoker Award finalist Thersa Matsuura explores all that is weird from old Japan—strange superstitions, folktales, cultural oddities, and interesting language quirks. These are little treasures she digs up while doing research for her writing.
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April 8, 2025
<p>Join Thersa on a journey aboard a magical sea turtle down to the underwater palace of Ryūjin, the Japanese Dragon God. Explore the the Ryūgūjō Castle, meet its mythical inhabitants, and delve into the powerful lore surrounding this deity. Discover Ryūjin's abilities to control tides, grant wishes, and ward off evil, and learn practical ways you might connect with the spirit of the Dragon God, from ancient prayers to modern talismans.</p> <p>Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at <a href= "https://www.exploreworldwide.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Spotify&utm_campaign=Uncanny+Japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.exploreworldwide.com/?utm_source%3DPodcast%26utm_medium%3DSpotify%26utm_campaign%3DUncanny%2BJapan&source=gmail&ust=1736207714650000&usg=AOvVaw0VSTX36mnq3-SrIP2OkpKt"> Explore Worldwide</a>. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.</p> <p>[This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.]</p> <p><a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Uncanny Japan</a> is author <a href= "http://www.thersamatsuura.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Thersa Matsuura</a>. Check out her books including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Book of Japanese Folklore</a> by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Patreon</a>.</p> <p><strong>Discord:</strong> <a href= "https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb</a><strong><br /> Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura</a><br /> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.uncannyjapan.com/</a><br /> <strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social</a><br /> <strong>Mastodon:</strong> <a href= "https://famichiki.jp/@UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://famichiki.jp/@UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href= "https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/</a><br /> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/</a><br /> <strong>Books on Amazon:</strong> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1</a></p> <p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): <a href= "https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan</a></p>
March 22, 2025
<p>Ad-free versions of episodes are available to Patrons. Thank you for your support and helping us pay the bills. We couldn't do this without you! --Rich, the sound guy.<br /> <br />Explore the fascinating legends surrounding Japan's most iconic mountain. Discover the extraordinary myth of Konohana Sakuya Hime, the stunningly beautiful goddess of Mt. Fuji who gave birth amid flames, and the bizarre tale of En no Gyōja, a mountain ascetic with supernatural powers who could hop between mountain peaks and lick swords. Beyond the folklore, learn practical information about climbing Fuji-san, why Hakone offers some of the best views, and cultural insights about Japan's most sacred peak.<br /></p> <p>Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at <a href= "https://www.exploreworldwide.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Spotify&utm_campaign=Uncanny+Japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.exploreworldwide.com/?utm_source%3DPodcast%26utm_medium%3DSpotify%26utm_campaign%3DUncanny%2BJapan&source=gmail&ust=1736207714650000&usg=AOvVaw0VSTX36mnq3-SrIP2OkpKt"> Explore Worldwide</a>. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.</p> <p>[This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.]</p> <p><a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Uncanny Japan</a> is author <a href= "http://www.thersamatsuura.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Thersa Matsuura</a>. Check out her books including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Book of Japanese Folklore</a> by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Patreon</a>.</p> <p><strong>Discord:</strong> <a href= "https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb</a><strong><br /> Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura</a><br /> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.uncannyjapan.com/</a><br /> <strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social</a><br /> <strong>Mastodon:</strong> <a href= "https://famichiki.jp/@UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://famichiki.jp/@UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href= "https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/</a><br /> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/</a><br /> <strong>Books on Amazon:</strong> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1</a></p> <p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): <a href= "https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan</a></p>
March 6, 2025
<p>Ad-free versions of episodes are available to Patrons. Thank you for your support and helping us pay for rent and recent hospital bills. We couldn't do this without you! --Rich, the sound guy.</p> <p>In this episode of Uncanny Japan, Thersa Matsuura explores the culinary rivalry between Kanto (Tokyo region) and Kansai (Osaka/Kyoto area). Discover the fascinating differences in flavors, preparation methods, and cultural attitudes that shape Japan's regional cuisines - from miso soup bases to tempura batters, unagi cutting techniques, and the contrasting takes on beloved dishes like okonomiyaki and tamagoyaki.</p> <p>Click here for Adventure Travel inspiration from our friends at <a href= "https://www.exploreworldwide.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Spotify&utm_campaign=Uncanny+Japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.exploreworldwide.com/?utm_source%3DPodcast%26utm_medium%3DSpotify%26utm_campaign%3DUncanny%2BJapan&source=gmail&ust=1736207714650000&usg=AOvVaw0VSTX36mnq3-SrIP2OkpKt"> Explore Worldwide</a>. Don’t Just Travel, Explore.</p> <p>[This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.]</p> <p><a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Uncanny Japan</a> is author <a href= "http://www.thersamatsuura.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Thersa Matsuura</a>. Check out her books including <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Book of Japanese Folklore</a> by clicking on the Amazon link. If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Patreon</a>.</p> <p><strong>Discord:</strong> <a href= "https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://discord.gg/XdMZTzmyUb</a><strong><br /> Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.patreon.com/thersamatsuura</a><br /> <strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.uncannyjapan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.uncannyjapan.com/</a><br /> <strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Bluesky:</strong> <a href= "https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bsky.app/profile/uncannyjapan.bsky.social</a><br /> <strong>Mastodon:</strong> <a href= "https://famichiki.jp/@UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://famichiki.jp/@UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href= "https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://twitter.com/UncannyJapan</a><br /> <strong>Facebook:</strong> <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/uncannyjapan/</a><br /> <strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/uncannyjapan/</a><br /> <strong>Books on Amazon:</strong> <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Thersa-Matsuura/e/B002CWZ73Y/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&sr=8-1</a></p> <p>Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): <a href= "https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/uncannyjapan</a></p>
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